Past Grants

The Samaritan Center

For continued support of the Eviction Prevention Assistance program at the Samaritan Center. In addition to providing a one-time-only grant for past-due rent and requiring each client to contribute toward the unpaid rent balance, the center will assist clients in applying for food stamps, Medicaid, Earned Income Tax Credits, and in addressing unemployment and substance abuse.

Parks & People Foundation

For continued support of the Hooked on Sports program serving at least 1,100 Baltimore City public school students in grades 4 through 12. Along with coaching and tutoring, participants receive training in the fundamentals of organized sports, teamwork, and fair play. The coaches monitor participants’ academic achievement and school attendance.

National Heritage Foundation/B-SPIRIT-A2Y

For expansion of the B-SPIRIT-A2Y after-school mentoring and tutoring program for 100 at-risk adolescents in the Park Heights community. The program incorporates academic, cultural, recreational, and community service activities in a safe environment for 12 hours each week.

NAMI-Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc.

For continued support of educational services for low-income Baltimore City families with children who are affected by mental illness. NAMI will identify at least ten new partner agencies offering to host workshops for 500 families of children with mental illnesses.

Mental Health Policy Institute for Leadership and Training, Inc.

For continued support of the Poverty and Depression Initiative, which provides screening and treatment to low-income Baltimore City residents at three community-based service agencies. The project will conduct a minimum of 125 medical evaluations for psychiatric care, provide group or individual therapy to at least 200 clients, and provide ongoing education about depression.